10 Best Activities in Capri

An island paradise can't have more than interesting places to see and visit. That's why I'm going to tell you some of the best activities you can do in Capri.
10 Best Activities in Capri

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From cooking classes, walking tours through the popular market and around the town, to traditional boat trips, Capri has a myriad of activities to do to have a great time during your stay.

One of the best things to see and do in Capri is undoubtedly to take a boat ride and admire the sea giants so famous on the island, plus you can't miss the opportunity to taste a good meal with a Caesarine host, all this while getting plenty of pictures of your idyllic trip.

1. Walking and boat tour of Capri Island

Streets of Capri| ©elisabetta_monaco
Streets of Capri| ©elisabetta_monaco

On this full day tour of the island, you will have the opportunity to board a boat, a minibus and walk around the island. This walking tour is for you if you want to explore the more urban side of Capri and get to know all its nooks and crannies, as well as its beaches. Thanks to the way you will get to know the whole place, this is undoubtedly one of the best tours in Capri.

During the whole experience you have the opportunity to enjoy the scenery in the company of a local guide who will take you to know each of the main attractions of the island. You will walk around Anacapri, you can climb Monte Solaro, visit the Gardens of Augustus and of course you can go and enjoy the boutiques and luxury stores in the Piazzetta.

Details of interest

  • Price: this tour costs approximately 75 euros per person.
  • Duration: you will spend about six hours doing this tour.
  • Means of transport: this experience is partly fulfilled by boat, minibus and on foot. You will have to get to the meeting point on your own.
  • Advantages of this option: you have access to public transportation nearby. A tour guide is included to take you to each of the interesting places along the tour.
  • Disadvantages of this option: personal expenses and food and beverage expenses are not included.

Book a tour of Capri and Anacapri

2. Exclusive tour of Capri and Anacapri

Anacapri| ©Carolina Schwarz Borgo
Anacapri| ©Carolina Schwarz Borgo

Your tour guide will take you and your group on a private and special tour of most of the monuments and sights of the island, those located in the center of Capri. You will be able to walk around the island from the Piazzetta to the Sant'Anna district, one of the most popular areas of Capri and where you will be able to see the Chiesa di Sant'Anna.

Later you can continue walking through the medieval alleys of the town and go to meet the famous Via Camerelle, which is full of boutiques and luxury stores, where it will be difficult to choose what to treat yourself. The local guide will then take you to the Gardens of Augustus, where you will have one of the best views of the Faraglioni.

You will visit the Carthusia perfume factory, walk around Anacapri, climb Monte Solaro by chairlift, from where you can see the Gulf of Naples in all its splendor. You will learn about local handicrafts while your guide tells you interesting facts about this practice, and finally you will go on a visit to Villa San Michele.

Interesting details

  • Price: this experience has an approximate price of about 290 euros per person.
  • Duration: you will last about four hours doing this tour.
  • Means of transport: the tour is divided into walking and by coach. Eventually you will have to take the chairlift. You will have to get to the meeting point on your own.
  • Advantages of this option: it is a private tour, so only you and your group will participate. The tour guide is included and will give you accurate commentary throughout the trip. Transportation is included throughout the tour.
  • Disadvantages of this option: lunch is not included, nor is transportation to and from the lodging site.

Book a tour of Capri and Anacapri

3. Private tour of the island of Capri by boat with all inclusive

Boat tour of Capri| ©alex
Boat tour of Capri| ©alex

You will board a boat on this private experience where you will have the opportunity to get to know the sea and its unspoiled nature, amidst the scenery of the island of Capri, which is one of the most colorful and beautiful islands in the Mediterranean.

In addition, you will get to know some of the most iconic places that have appeared in legendary movies, all this while the tour guide tells you interesting historical anecdotes about this island. You will make several stops to snorkel and swim among caves, coves, bays and beaches.

Details of interest

  • Price: this private tour is priced at approximately 1,980 euros per group of up to four people.
  • Duration: it is a full day or eight-hour experience, approximately.
  • Means of transportation: you will complete the entire tour by boat and part of it on foot.
  • Advantages of this option: you will have access to an open bar all day, both for soft drinks, beer, limoncello and prosecco. You will be accompanied by a tour guide during the whole trip. Entrance fees to the places that require it are included.
  • Disadvantages of this option: transfer to and from your hotel or lodging site is not included, but you can select this option. Meals are not included.

Hire a private boat tour

4. Special private open top coach tour of Capri

Convertible| ©eduardo lopes
Convertible| ©eduardo lopes

If there is one amazing way to visit the island of Capri, it is to tour it by private car. On this tour your tour guide will make you feel like a movie star while giving you a ride in a coach.

You can choose from limousine-like cars, others that look like vans or more special ones that are customized vintage cars and convertibles. You will visit Anacapri, tour the historic center of the island and take the chairlift. At the end you will board a boat for a boat ride on Capri to finish the tour.

Details of interest

  • Price: you will have to pay from 520 euros per person to enjoy this experience.
  • Duration: it will take you about 5 hours to complete the tour.
  • Means of transport: the tour is done by cab and boat.
  • Advantages of this option: you will have access to tour the town by private cab. Also included is the tour guide and tickets to some of the attractions that require tickets.
  • Disadvantages of this option: lunch, snacks and drinks consumed during the tour are not included.

Hire a private boat tour

5. 2-hour visit to the ice cream and sorbet workshop in Anacapri

Ice cream in Anacapri| ©therealrealjd
Ice cream in Anacapri| ©therealrealjd

One of the things you will like most about this tour is that you will visit an authentic family of chefs in Capri, who have more than a decade in charge of one of the most popular restaurants on the island.

From the moment you enter the place to visit, you will find a very relaxed and cozy garden atmosphere. You will also love picking the fruits and vegetables that grow in that garden. Right after this very organic experience, you will be able to go straight to the ice cream and sorbet preparation process, all this in the spaces of an outdoor kitchen.

During the experience inside the kitchens you will learn how to make ice cream and a variety of sorbets. Best of all , the chef will teach you how to use a professional ice cream machine. While you make the ice cream, you can also enjoy a homemade snack and some drinks.

Interesting details

  • Price: you will be able to participate in this experience paying an approximate price of 140 euros per person.
  • Duration: it will take you about two hours to complete this experience.
  • Means of transportation: the class takes place in the same place, but you will have to get to the meeting point on your own.
  • Advantages of this option: all the materials you will use during the class are included. Also included is the explanation and preparation of different ice creams and sorbets. You will be able to taste everything you prepare inside. You can bring strollers.
  • Disadvantages of this option: it is not a tour suitable for people in wheelchairs.

6. Private pizza and tiramisu classes in Capri

Cooking class| ©Hotel Caesar Augustus
Cooking class| ©Hotel Caesar Augustus

A Caesarine chef will help you become a pizzaiolo for a day. Pizzaiolos are the chefs who prepare pizzas. That same chef who will teach you all about pizza will also help you prepare a delicious tiramisu. All this activity takes place at your home, where the chef's mom and grandmothers will also teach you their techniques to prepare a homemade pizza.

This is definitely a good activity to do in town, if you want to put some distance from the best beaches of Capri. Not only will you be able to share gastronomic traditions with an authentic Italian family, but you will also be able to share with them your own creation, whether it is lunch or dinner.

The meal will be accompanied by a select selection of local wines, and the best part is that this is an activity that you can bring children of all ages. The chef who will accompany you on this adventure will be a Cesarino from Le Cesarine.

Details of interest

  • Price: you will have to pay from 160 to be able to live this experience.
  • Duration: it will take you about three hours to finish this cooking class.
  • Means of transportation: the whole activity takes place inside the Cesarine chef's house, but you will have to get to the meeting place on your own, and for this you can arrive by public transportation or private car.
  • Advantages of this option: It is a private activity in which you will be able to participate only you and your group. It also includes the participation and accompaniment of the Cesarino chef. All the ingredients you will need for cooking are included.
  • Disadvantages of this option: This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users. Personal expenses or meals and beverages are not included, except for those included in the experience.

7. Tour of Capri's street flavors in small groups

Dining in Capri| ©lhourahane
Dining in Capri| ©lhourahane

Your tour guide will take you to some of the most incredible street food spots on the island, and you will also get to see some of the most popular artisan food stores on Capri. Of course, as you do the tour you will be able to sample each food or snack as you go.

As you get to know the stores and taste their flavors, your Cesarina will explain interesting details about each typical product in town. Your guide will also lead you through some of the most incredible handicraft places of the island, while telling you relevant details about the history of these places.

Details of interest

  • Price: you will have to pay around 100 euros per person to participate in this experience.
  • Duration: it will take you about 3 hours to finish this tour with your Caesarian guide.
  • Means of transportation: the whole tour is completed on foot, but you will have to reach the meeting point on your own.
  • Advantages of this option: a local guide with accurate commentary is included. Some tastings are included during the trip.
  • Disadvantages of this option: it is not a wheelchair friendly experience. The rest of the tastings are not included, nor are the personal expenses of each of the participants.

8. Cheese, Wine and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting

Cheese Tasting| ©Deb Deppeler
Cheese Tasting| ©Deb Deppeler

One of the best things you can do in Capri is to take the opportunity to taste its exquisite food, and following in that area of food, in this tour you will have the opportunity to go with a Caprese chef to live an authentic Caprese gastronomy experience. During the encounter you will enjoy tasting a variety of local cheeses and wines.

The most incredible part of the experience is that these foods you will taste have been made in the restaurant you will visit for more than 8 years. While you are tasting the different cheeses and wines, you will also learn about the history of these items that merge with the culture of Caprese, beyond its famous salad.

There will be 5 courses with wine and cheese pairings, as well as a tasting of extra virgin olive oil. We can mention fior di latte, caciotta, mozzarella di bufala, provolone del Monaco and caciocavallo as some of the cheeses you will taste. This experience can be enjoyed in the evening, as a good way to welcome the nightlife of Caprese.

Interesting details

  • Price: you will have to pay around 140 euros per person to enjoy this activity.
  • Duration: it will take you about 2 hours to complete this experience.
  • Means of transport: the tour is completed in a van.
  • Advantages of this option: you are offered bottled water during the whole activity. The tour guide is included with all the right comments. Cheese and wine tasting along the way is included.
  • Disadvantages of this option: lunch and dinner are not included. Personal expenses are not included, nor are meals or tastings outside the package.

9. Walking tour around Capri

Boats of Capri| ©lhourahane
Boats of Capri| ©lhourahane

During your day on the island you will stroll through the streets of Anacapri, and you will also have the opportunity to take the chairlift up Mount Solaro to admire the most beautiful panoramic views of Capri. In addition, you will be able to visit the Gardens of Augustus, from where you can see the Faraglioni.

Of course, one of the things you will do is stroll through the shopping streets of Capri and in addition, your guide will take you to enjoy a nice lunch during the walk, to taste some delicacies of Italian gastronomy.

Details of interest

  • Price: this tour has an approximate price of 115 euros per person.
  • Duration: you can last around 6 hours in this activity.
  • Means of transport: the whole tour is completed on foot, but you will have to reach the meeting point on your own.
  • Advantages of this option: the entrance tickets to the Garden of Augustus are included, as well as the tour guide during the whole tour.
  • Disadvantages of this option: transportation to and from the hotel and lodging site is not included. Meals and beverages during the tour are not included, nor are personal expenses.

10. Market visit and cooking class for small groups.

Capri Market| ©Matt O
Capri Market| ©Matt O

In this visit and tour of the market, you will learn the hidden secrets of the host who will accompany you and help you cook some delicious Italian dishes. At the same time you will have the opportunity to share your passion for Italian gastronomy with the other participants.

At the local market, Chef Cesarino will tell you how to select the best seasonal ingredients to make a good Italian dish. After shopping, you will return to Cesarino's house to taste some Italian appetizers and participate in the class. Of course, at the end of the activity, you will be able to enjoy everything you have prepared.

Interesting details

  • Price: this activity has an approximate price of about 145 euros per person.
  • Duration: it will take you about 5 hours to complete this experience.
  • Means of transportation: the tour is done on foot and you will stay to cook.
  • Advantages of this option: you have access to taste Italian appetizers such as prosecco and nibbles. You will have the accompaniment of the Cesarino chef at all times.
  • Disadvantages of this option: it is not a tour that is wheelchair friendly. Tastings and drinks are not included except for those included in the package.

How to book an activity in Capri?

Book Online| ©Glenn Carstens-Peters
Book Online| ©Glenn Carstens-Peters

You have to choose the activity you want to do and then contact the seller to ask for all the information you need to know about that specific activity. You will also have to ask about the cancellation and reservation policies. All this process is done online.

Then you will only have to pay and wait for the confirmation of when the activity you hired is going to take place.

Reviews from other travellers

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  • F
    F.
    5
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    If you are in Capri or passing through, I highly recommend the private boat tour. It was exciting and fun.
  • H
    H.
    5
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    I highly recommend everyone to book this tour, for sure when I come to Capri going back for a tour with them will be my first thought.
  • R
    R.
    4
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    It was a very pleasant and relaxing experience that you must try.
  • L
    L.
    5
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    The tour was fantastic, accompanied by the very nice explanation of the very good guide, who was really competent and very kind; his stories were very interesting.
  • J
    J.
    5
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    We spent a wonderful day: admiring the beauty and charm of the places and bathing in one of the most beautiful caves on the island.